Africa's fintech boom demands stronger AML compliance. Learn how new crypto regulations in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa affect your business.
Global AML Regulatory Updates
Analysis of AML/CFT regulatory developments from FATF, FinCEN, the UK, the EU’s AMLA and other regulators, and what they mean for compliance teams.
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SAR Confidentiality and Customer Communication: What FinCEN’s 2026 Guidance Means for Banks and Credit Unions
US regulators clarify SAR confidentiality rules for customer communication. Learn what banks can and cannot say about suspicious activity and account closures.
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Post-Grey-List Africa: Why Independent AML Audits Matter More, Not Less, After Exit
Independent AML Audits in Africa are becoming increasingly important as businesses respond to evolving regulatory expectations and a changing FATF landscape. Nigeria and South Africa have exited the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, commonly known as the FATF grey list. Their removal in October…
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FATF fraud roadmap: why your AML program needs a fraud reset
The FATF fraud roadmap makes fraud a core AML priority. Learn why compliance teams must merge fraud and AML functions to meet new expectations.
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US Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting for Domestic Companies: What It Means for Global AML Compliance
FinCEN permanently ends beneficial ownership reporting for US companies. Learn what the CTA rollback means for AML compliance, FATF evaluation and global transparency.
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76 Countries, One Framework: Inside OECD’s CARF and What It Means for Crypto
The OECD’s CARF requires crypto platforms across 76 jurisdictions to report user transactions to tax authorities. Here’s the global timeline, scope and what crypto businesses must do.
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FATF Grey List Update – June 2026: What Compliance Teams Must Know
The FATF grey list June 2026 adds Iraq and Bosnia, removes Algeria and Namibia. Learn what changed and how to update your compliance program.
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UK AML Regulations 2026: Key Changes to the MLRs and What Firms Should Do Now
The UK AML regulations 2026 introduce a package of targeted reforms affecting crypto firms, TCSPs and due diligence. Most provisions take effect from 30 June 2026, while certain cryptoasset measures are phased in during 2027.
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How the FinCEN AML/CFT Reform Will Reshape Compliance
The FinCEN AML CFT reform shifts to risk-based effectiveness. Learn what changes and how to prepare your compliance program.
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New AML/CFT Program Requirements: How US Financial Institutions Should Prepare
On April 7, 2026, FinCEN and three federal banking agencies proposed a sweeping overhaul of AML CFT program requirements for US financial institutions. The joint proposal from FinCEN, the FDIC, the OCC and the NCUA represents one of the most significant reforms to Bank Secrecy Act compliance in decades. The…